In February 2023, we reported on the upcoming Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling on Sackett v. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). In 2004, 19 years ago, Michael and Chantall Sackett bought a lot behind a row of lakefront houses on Priest Lake, Idaho. They planned to build a house on this residential lot.…
When we are on the water in our boats, water sprays everywhere. When we are washing our boats in the driveway or in the boat slip, water sprays everywhere. Boats are wet. We want to keep our stuff dry. Here’s how you can keep your gear dry while boating. What Are the Best Waterproof Bags for…
Lake Sørvágsvatn, known as the “Lake Above the Ocean” and the “Hanging Lake”, presents an optical illusion in the Faroe Islands. This lake sits at the edge of a cliff that is 98-feet (30 meters) above the sea. Lake Sørvágsvatn appears to be suspended over the sea, like a natural infinity pool, and looking at…
If you have been thinking about getting a Personal Water Craft (PWC), then you really need to understand steering control on a PWC. Driving a PWC takes a little practice, but understanding a PWC’s steering system is crucial. It is important to know that 42 of the 50 U.S. states require passing a mandatory boating…
Crappie prove a year-round catch with crappie spawning season the most productive and exciting catches. One female crappie is capable of laying 20,000 to 25,000 eggs at a time and can lay eggs more than once a year depending on your climate. In this case, the male will stay shallow and guard more than one…
Lake Biwa is one of the most beautiful lakes on planet earth. Countless Japanese artists of several genres have included Lake Biwa’s beauty in their works for centuries. Lake Biwa earned its first name of “Awaumi”, later pronounced as “Omi” in the year 1000, like Japan’s ancient province of Omi. The Japanese named this lake…
Yacht rock is a subgenre of music that spans a time frame from approximately1975/1976 to 1984. The term yacht rock did not come into contemporary use until the LA-based web-streaming Channel 101 produced a comedy series in 2005 called “Yacht Rock”. People can find all kinds of sources on the subgenre of yacht rock, but…
In 1800, Tulare Lake extended from over 790 to 1,000 square miles in California’s San Joaquin Valley and today’s Kings County—When it was a like. A phantom lake fills up seasonally and is dry at certain times of the year, appearing and reappearing, like a phantom. The southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range…
Many factors influence an angler’s success of finding a honey hole, no matter what the species. In a nutshell, a lake’s morphology and its shape influence fisheries. The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines a fishery as a geographic area that is associated with a population of aquatic organisms, which are harvested for…
As spring approaches, it’s time to give your boat some much needed TLC. After months of being idle in the offseason, boats need some basic maintenance to get them in top shape before they hit the waters. With a few simple steps and some attention to detail, you can ensure that your boat is ready…